Presented by Anne Marie Oyler, founder of the Paul Riis Legacy Preservation Volunteers (author will present via Zoom)
The talk will discuss the historic structures and landscapes in South Park that were designed by Paul B. Riis. Riis was a Swiss-born landscape architect who served as the first director of South and North Parks. We will discuss little-known facts about the Cascades, the Vale of Cashmere, Spreading Oak, the Totem Pole Lodge, the toboggan run, Silent Brook, Corrigan Drive swimming pool, South Park Golf Course, Nevin and Edgebrook Shelters, the Game Preserve, the Civilian Conservation Corps camp and other interesting structures in the park. Oyler is the author of "Historic Structures and Landscapes in South Park - Allegheny County Parks: A Walking/Driving Tour" and "Monuments of South Park - Allegheny County Parks: A Walking Tour."
This presentation will be in a hybrid Zoom/ In-person format. Anne will be presenting virtually via Zoom, and all are free to join from the comfort of their own home. The library will also have a projector, speaker and microphone, for anyone that would like to gather at the library and watch the presentation on the projector screen.
Registration is required. PLEASE make sure to indicate on the registration form if you wish to participate via Zoom or in person at the library. You will be emailed the Zoom link the week of the event.
Brought to you in partnership between Pleasant Hills Library and Jefferson Hills Library.
Contact: Kaylee Horvat 412-655/2424 horvatk@pleasanthillslibrary.org